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South OxfordshireWantage

Wantage, situated up in the hills overlooking the Vale Of The White Horse, with 17th & 18th century buildings in narrow streets and passageways, one from Newbury Street has cobbles made from sheep's bones.

King Alfred the Great was born here in AD849 and his statue is in the marketplace.

The local church is worth a look, with  its 15th century hammerbeam roof.

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What To See -

Wantage Tourist Attractions

                           
Vale and Downland Museum, The Old Surgery, Church Street, in a 16th/17th century cloth merchant's house, local exhibits, exhibitions, tourist information, shop, Tel: 01235 771447 Open: Tue.-Sat. 10.30 to 4.30; Sun. 2.30 to 5
  
Ardington House, 18th century Georgian house, Admission Charge More On Ardington House
     
Venn Watermill, A338 north from the town, a working mill,limited openings. Admisson Charge
     

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Star Inn Watery Lane Sparsholt near Wantage OX12 9PL MAP
This country pub and hotel serves good food, wine and Real Ale. It is set in Oxfordshire countryside and is ideal for walking or mountain biking on the Ridgeway.

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


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The Chequers Inn Main Street Charney Bassett. Near Wantage OX12 0EX MAP
The Chequers Inn is a charming and peaceful characteristic countryside inn, with en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and pleasant dining areas. The Chequers Inn is in a delightful Oxfordshire village of Charney Bassett.

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Brook Barn Guest House Letcombe Regis near Wantage OX12 9JD MAP
Brook Barn has been awarded the coveted, ‘highly commended 5 Yellow Stars’ by the a AA Guest Accommodation Scheme along with their egg cup and pie award for ‘very special breakfasts and dinners’ so you can be sure of a wonderful stay.

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Holiday Cottages


Cottage Ref: 2713 Kingston Lisle near Wantage OX12 9QT Tel: 01244 357717  MAP
The cottage retains its “Olde Worlde” charm but offers all the convenience of a three bed-roomed, two bath-roomed modern home with a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with exposed beams, stone walls and quarry stone flooring....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 490.00-1450.00
Sleeps up to 10 in 3 bedrooms.

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Around The Wantage Area

Follow the Vale of the White Horse and visit Faringdon, also the railway museum at Didcot is well worth a visit.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Uffington (5.78 miles) Lambourn (7.16 miles) Didcot (8.05 miles) Faringdon (8.31 miles) Abingdon (8.37 miles) Dorchester (11.84 miles) Hungerford (12.66 miles) Wallingford (12.99 miles) Oxford (13.35 miles) Goring (13.36 miles) Lechlade-on-Thames (13.41 miles)

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